US Bridges

IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · At Iowa & 1150 · Structure no. 000021035005485

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIOWA/1150 J.1-11.4
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationAt Iowa & 1150
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19127, -95.35269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IOWA/1150 J.1-11.4 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.